F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (FG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.
Shares of F&G Annuities & Life dropped 15% after a surprising secondary equity issuance, raising concerns about the timing and structure of the deal. The issuance priced shares at $33.60, below book value, creating a high hurdle for return on equity and potential dilution of long-term value. Despite strong organic growth and capital needs, the decision to issue equity at a low price is a questionable capital allocation decision.
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE:FG ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 21, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Lisa Foxworthy-Parker - Senior Vice President, Investor & External Relations Chris Blunt - Chief Executive Officer Wendy Young - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants John Barnidge - Piper Sandler Wesley Carmichael - Autonomous Research Alex Scott - Barclays Mark Hughes - Truist Securities Operator Good morning and welcome to F&G's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Call. During today's presentation, all callers will be placed in a listen-only mode and following management's prepared remarks, the conference will be open for questions with instructions to follow at that time.
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (FG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.60 per share a year ago.
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. launched a 7.30% Junior Subordinated Notes IPO, maturing in 2065, with a $375 million issuance and BB credit ratings. The company's solid equity coverage of debt and manageable interest expenses suggest no immediate risk for its creditors. FGSN is fairly priced compared to OTC debt but overvalued relative to exchange-traded debt; better options with higher credit quality exist in the sector.
RITM, MATW and FG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on January 23, 2025.
FG, PLAB and TTMI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on December 19, 2024.
WTBA, PINC and FG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on December 19, 2024.
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (FG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE:FG ) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call November 7, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Lisa Foxworthy-Parker - Senior Vice President, Investor & External Relations Chris Blunt - Chief Executive Officer Wendy Young - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants John Barnidge - Piper Sandler Wesley Carmichael - Autonomous Research Maxwell Fritscher - Truist Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the F&G's third quarter earnings call. During the presentation, all parties will be in listen-only mode.
F&G Annuities & Life has seen a strong performance, gaining 47% over the past year, driven by favorable interest rates and high annuity demand. Q3 earnings beat estimates with $1.22 per share, up from $0.96 last year, supported by balance sheet growth and improving investment spreads. F&G maintains a conservative product mix while instead taking more risk on its investment portfolio, primarily in less-liquid asset classes.
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (FG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.96 per share a year ago.